Mangaluru: The Board of Directors of Karnataka Bank, in its meeting held today, have approved raising capital up to ₹ 1,500 crores, in one or more tranches by way to preferential issue / rights issue / QIP or any other permissible mode, subject to such necessary regulatory / statutory approvals as the case maybe and shareholders’ approval.
Further, out of which as part of tranche 1, the Board has approved the issuance of up to 3,34,00,132 equity shares of face value of ₹ 10/- each, to HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited, Quant Mutual Fund, Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited (“Proposed Allottees”), at a price of ₹ 239.52/- per equity share (including premium of ₹ 229.52/- per share), amounting to an aggregate of up to ₹ 800 crores (Rupees eight hundred crores only) on a preferential basis, subject to approval of shareholders of the Bank and other regulatory approvals as may be required.
The proposed issue will help the bank strengthen its’ financial foundation for future growth. The proceeds of this issue will be primarily used to meet the needs of the growing business of the bank, including long-term capital requirements and for general corporate purposes.
Srikrishnan H., MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank, stated, “This capital infusion marks a pivotal moment in our journey. It reflects our commitment to fortify our position in the market and better serve our customers. We are confident that this strategic step aligns with our vision for growth and stability.”
Sekhar Rao, Executive Director of Karnataka Bank, stated, “Our journey of growth is propelled by the strategic capital raise, fueling our ambitions to expand our reach, embrace digital transformation and enhance our technical capabilities, support partnerships and deliver value to all stakeholders.”
NovaaOne Capital, a SEBI-registered Merchant Banker, is acting as an exclusive financial advisor to the bank on this fund raise.
About Karnataka Bank Limited:
Karnataka Bank emphasizes personalized service for all customers, regardless of their business size or goals. They offer a wide range of customized products and services, including loans, deposits, and international banking solutions. The bank is committed to using modern technology to enhance customer experiences while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and fostering long-term relationships.
The link to the outcome of the Board meeting, held today, is as follows: https://karnatakabank.com/investor-portal/corporate-annoucements
